Verona in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ancient Native American Trail

Photographed by James True, August 13, 2011

1. Ancient Native American Trail Marker

Inscription. Lenni Lenape Indians (Original People) inhabited Verona in colonial times. Area settlers traded with and learned much from these Native Americans who granted land deeds in return for needed supplies. One such trail crossed Bloomfield Avenue nearby and was used for trading with the Colonials. Many Lenni Lenape artifacts were found in this area of Verona.

Erected by New Jersey State Society and the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list.

Location. 40° 49.963′ N, 74° 14.775′ W. Marker is in Verona, New Jersey, in Essex County. It can be reached from Bloomfield Avenue east of Gould Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of the Verona Public Library in the civic center complex off Bloomfield Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Verona NJ 07044, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Bloomfield Avenue School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of American Bronze Powder Mfg. Co. (approx.

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0.9 miles away); Washington’s Temporary Headquarters (approx. 1.6 miles away); Rev. James Caldwell (approx. 1.6 miles away); First Fire House in Caldwell (approx. 1.6 miles away); Old Burying Ground (approx. 1.6 miles away); Spaulding Oak (approx. 1.7 miles away); 647 Bloomfield Avenue (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Verona.

Photographed by James True, August 13, 2011

2. Ancient Native American Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,355 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.